Laurence Dunmore

The Profile

Laurence Dunmore is a British film director, best known for directing the 2004 period drama The Libertine.

Directed The Libertine (2004).

Laurence Dunmore's The Libertine (2004) is a 17th-century period costume drama centered on John Wilmot's self-destruction. Johnny Depp's performance is widely praised. Production design and cinematography convey an oppressive court atmosphere. The screenplay is seen as heavy and pompous, preventing the film from fully taking off.